Ashley Opens Massive Distribution Center in Pacific Northwest
Adds over 700,000 square feet of fulfillment capacity
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Furniture
Dispatches From the C-Suite
Executive appointments abound this month
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Furniture Biz Shows Signs of Stress
Layoffs, plant closings increase amid oversupply and under demand
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To Promote or Not to Promote
The herky-jerky nature of the COVID-impaired supply chain has seen dealer warehouses go from bare to busting at the seams in a matter of weeks.
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IKEA Changing its Retail Model
Swedish furniture giant spending $3B+ to retool its stores
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Best Buy Broadens its Furniture Footprint
Adds new outdoor collection and more in-store displays
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Supply Chain Choking Amish Craftsmen Too
Bottlenecks are reaching down into rural America
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Malouf’s Partnership with BrandSource Blossoms
Fast-growing mattress and furniture line features rebates and FTS exclusives
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Slowing Furniture Demand and What to Do About It
Time to resume a promotional stance?
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FTS Partners with Corsicana Mattress
Aggressive new program brings rebates and special pricing for members
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On the Scene@Summit: Furniture Technology Source
FTS chief Michael Posa provides a look ahead at the furniture market and AVB’s plans for it
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On the Scene at Summit: Ashley Furniture
Ashley’s Tripp Riley and Erica Sparrow give YSN the lowdown.
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Summit Speaker: It’s a Whole New Ballgame for Bedding
Mike Magnuson of GoodBed.com presented an informative and eye-opening presentation to furniture and mattress dealers who were just waking up at last week’s Furniture Town Hall breakfast during Summit.
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Tempur Sealy: Supply Chain ‘Damn Near Close to Normal’
Tempur Sealy said a slowdown in consumer demand during the fourth quarter, particularly for entry-level products, has helped the mattress maker work down back orders and take customers off allocation.
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It’s Full Speed Ahead for Furniture Technology Source
Ahead of next month’s BrandSource Summit 2022, here’s a look what’s in store for Furniture Technology Source (FTS) members, both at the show and for the balance of the year.
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New Round of Price Hikes at Ashley
Ashley Furniture will implement another round of price increases and surcharges next month in response to rising across-the-board costs.
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Sales Momentum Continues for Furniture, Appliance and Tech Stores
Despite Omicron, inflation and Ukraine, consumer spending on appliances, home furnishings and electronics remained strong last month, albeit with somewhat less fervor than last year.
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No Rest for Mattress Makers
Two of the world’s largest mattress manufacturers, Serta Simmons and Tempur Sealy, have launched new lines tied to this week’s Las Vegas Winter Market.
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Dealers End 2021 with a Strong December
Appliance, consumer tech and home furnishings retailers closed out a rough-and-tumble year with a December to remember.
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The Top 3 Home Furnishings Challenges in 2022
While many retailers are still catching their breath from 2021, BrandSource software partner STORIS is helping dealers getting a handle on the new year with its 2022 Home Furnishings Retail Trend Guide.
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